FUK
Fukuoka
Japan
16,714 km
10,385 miles
JPA
Joao Pessoa
Brazil
Distance
16,714 km
10,385 mi / 9,025 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
330°
north northwest

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FUK JPA
Airport Name Fukuoka Airport Presidente Castro Pinto Airport
IATA Code FUK JPA
ICAO Code RJFF SBJP
City Fukuoka Joao Pessoa
Country Japan Brazil
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Fortaleza
Elevation 32 ft 217 ft
Coordinates 33.590000, 130.450000 -7.150000, -34.950000

Fukuoka (FUK) to Joao Pessoa (JPA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) in Fukuoka, Japan to Presidente Castro Pinto Airport (JPA) in Joao Pessoa, Brazil is 16,714 kilometers (10,385 miles / 9,025 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north northwest at a heading of 330°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Japan with Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:01 in Fukuoka, it's 05:01 in Joao Pessoa. With a 12-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Joao Pessoa (JPA) to Fukuoka (FUK) follows a heading of 25° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Fukuoka Airport (FUK) and Presidente Castro Pinto Airport (JPA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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